Peart named as new Paralympic Head Coach

10 January 2013 09:17am

By Jane Percival

New Paralympic Head Coach Michael Peart

Michael Peart is to take over as Archery GB's new Paralympic Head Coach.

Performance Director Sara Symington announced the decision and said: "I look forward to welcoming Mike on board who brings both his background as a successful international archer together with a very credible coaching background."

He takes over from Tim Hazell who stepped down in October to spend more time with his family.

Mike, who was the London 2012 Technical Coach, said: "I'm really grateful for the opportunity Archery GB have given me and very thankful for the faith they have shown in me.

The Paralympic squad is a great group of athletes and I truly look forward to working with them as we move towards Rio 2016.

I've been coaching here in the UK and around the world for well over a decade now but yes this is my first full time role which is a great challenge and I'm looking forward to it."

Seamus Gallagher has just been named sports personality of the year. But his wife and mother-in-law had to pick up the award at the Ally Theatre, County Tyrone, because Seamus was too busy training at an Archery GB Para Academy!

Sara Symington has today advised that she will be leaving Archery GB. Sara has been offered the role of Performance Director at England Netball, which she has accepted. She will be leaving Archery GB on 6 March.

Seamus Gallagher has just been named sports personality of the year. But his wife and mother-in-law had to pick up the award at the Ally Theatre, County Tyrone, because Seamus was too busy training at an Archery GB Para Academy!

Sara Symington has today advised that she will be leaving Archery GB. Sara has been offered the role of Performance Director at England Netball, which she has accepted. She will be leaving Archery GB on 6 March.